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Hurricane Storm Surge
Storm surge is the most deadly part of a hurricane or tropical storm. Winds can...
Fri, 06/29/2018 - 14:08
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Where Do Hurricanes Get Their Strength?
Hurricanes are one of the most powerful and destructive forces on Earth. But did...
Mon, 08/14/2017 - 12:47
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Tsunami Science
A tsunami is a series of ocean waves generated by sudden displacements in the sea...
Fri, 07/07/2017 - 11:19
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Understanding the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
Using maps and graphics, Smithsonian geologist Dr. Liz Cottrell provides an...
Mon, 03/14/2011 - 17:08
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Tracking Tsunamis
Tsunamis, giant waves caused by underwater earthquakes, speed across the ocean at...
Fri, 01/14/2011 - 12:16
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Central American and Caribbean Sea Volcanoes
This map shows volcanoes of Central America and within the Caribbean Sea. The red...
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NASA Spots Four Tropical Storms in Atlantic Basin on Sept 8, 2011
This image shows four tropical storm systems in the Atlantic Ocean basin on...
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Taking the Temperature of the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
The Kemp’s ridley is a “riddler” among sea turtles. Although the species was...
May 2014
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A Possible Pathway for the Pumice
Orange shaded areas are major drainage basins of Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras...
Tracking volcanic rock to the shores of Belize
Mangrove Mystery – Where Did All the Pumice Come From? For years, scientists...
August 2012